Have you heard about Ikusasa? Ikusasa School of Cooking is a fantastic social upliftment initiative which gives young people who:
- Can’t afford tertiary education…
- Have learning difficulties…
- Have an underprivileged background…
…an opportunity for a successful career in the hospitality industry.
Basically, Ikusasa grants opportunities for a great future to young people who may otherwise not have had much in the way of prospects.
Who’s behind the project?
Ikusasa offers a one year chef’s training course custom designed and created by The International Hotel School and accredited by City and Guilds. This is a respected hospitality qualification recognised around the world. The course is also supported by Chaine des Rotisseurs Foundation Trust, an international food and wine society as well as a number of other sponsors.
How does the course work?
Ten students are chosen from the group of applicants.
The course is one year long and the curriculum looks like this:
1. IHS Basic Cooking Skills course
2. City & Guilds: Skills Foundation Certificate in basic food preparation (first six months)
3. City & Guilds: Skills Proficiency Certificate in basic food preparation (second six months)
Each week the trainee chefs have three days of training at the Ikusasa training kitchen and three days of practical and experiential learning in hotel kitchens. They have one day off a week.
Another awesome bonus is that students are guaranteed a job upon completion of their course.
Class of 2010
“Meet” the budding chefs of 2010 and check them out having a jol in the kitchen!
A priceless education
Do you know how much it costs to become a qualified chef? Yes, munchos dolleros. R100 000. Per year. The price of a small car. So, what does it cost for a year’s training and qualification at Ikusasa School of Cooking?
Nothing.
Ikusasa is a social upliftment project. The cost of running the school is taken care of by various sponsors.
Ikusasa sponsors
The people who make it all possible are the good folk at:
• The International Hotel School
• City & Guilds
• Chaine des Rotisseries Foundation Trust
A number of other generous sponsors are also involved.
Grab your opportunity for 2011
Applications for Ikusasa’s 2011 class are open and the deadline is July 15th 2010. Download application forms here.
Diploma in Hospitality Management (265)
The International Hotel School and its partners are proud to be training the culinary stars of tomorrow and look forward to giving them a bright future in the hospitality industry. Is this your chance to be one of them? Don’t miss out!
what if i just found this now??
but i really have a passion for it ??
can i stil apply?????????????????
Hi Debra
I have spoken to Chef Sean and you can still apply. Download the application form and send it to him at:
seanw@christinamartin.co.za
I cnt wait for nxt year so i can apply .So if u done wit th course who finds u th job?
Hi im currently doing level 4 in the FET college can i apply to study at IHS. This is my third year at the college some of my subjects include food preparations, Hospitality generics, Hospitality service and Human Relations And client Service. then i also do maths litracy , life oriantation and english. those the subject iam studing qualify me to appy at IHS?
hi, i just turned 15and realy havea pation for the kitchen. All i want to know is how old must a person be to apply, and would itbe possible for me to apply to start next year?
Hi Xolani. You can apply at IHS, no problem, as we do have some courses which would be applicable. I would suggest that you email your details to info@hotelschool.co.za and say which campus you are interested in and then I will get them to contact you and give you all the options available to you.
Hi Safeera. Unfortunately you would need to be 18 in your first year of study in order to do the course, so sadly you would not be able to apply next year – but you can apply when you are 17.
Hy I will like to know when can I apply.to part of the team